William Roy TRUMBO

1939 - 2018

TRUMBO, William Roy On Sunday, October 28, 2018, William Roy Trumbo went home to his heavenly Father and family after a brief illness. Coach Bill "Country" Trumbo was the son of Dorothy and George Trumbo and was born in LaRue County, Kentucky on September 17, 1939. He is survived by his wife Lori Trumbo of Volcano, Hawaii, his mother-in-law Annie W. Kahawai of Hilo, Hawaii, and his five daughters and their families: Marcie and Ron Bennett of Eagle, Idaho, Tracey and Ken Bradley of Rohnert Park, California, Lorianne and Colin Onaka of Kona, Hawaii, Renee Kaimana and Tony Souza of Mesa, Arizona, and Jennifer and Beto Chaparro of Mesa, Arizona. Bill treasured and loved his ten grandchildren Sienna, Steven, Jade, Josie, Olivia, Makana, Micah, Mia, Keala, and Sherise and great-grandson Hunter. He also cherished visits and phone calls with his aunt June Hutchison, aunt Cricket Flatt, uncle Marvin Kerrick and the Marcum families in the Louisville, Kentucky area. A life-long educator, coach, athletic director, and teacher to all, Bill's career spanned 50+ years, over three continents and countless students and student-athletes. He held positions at Garden Grove High School, Culver-Stockton College, Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, University of Idaho, McMinnville High School, Santa Barbara City College, University of Hawaii Hilo, Cal State University Monterey Bay, Diablo Valley College and most recently at Konawaena High School in Kealakekua, Hawaii. A standout athlete at San Juan High School in Carmichael, California, Bill played basketball and baseball at Chapman University in Orange, California before graduating with his bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Life and General Science, his Teaching Credential and master's degree in Secondary Education. He was an honored member of the Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, Chapman University, University of Hawaii Hilo and California Junior College Basketball Coaches Hall of Fames. Bill's reputation also led to invitations and coaching roles with national basketball programs in Kenya, Denmark and Yugoslavia-Republic of Macedonia. Bill was an active leader with New Hope Christian Fellowship in Volcano, Hawaii, the Christian Church of Pacific Grove, California and the First Baptist Church of Santa Rosa, California. A man who loved God and all people, Bill instilled in each of us a foundation of teamwork, community, faith and most importantly respect for others. Please join us on Sunday, November 18 as we celebrate his life together with former players, coaches and friends in Santa Rosa, California. RSVP for event time and location to tracey@kbimagine.com.